Jessica Fernandes is a seasoned professional in the fields of VFX, Video Games, and Animation, with over 15 years of experience. Her education includes a Diplôme D’Études Collégiales in Health Science from Marianopolis College and a BSc. in Computer Science with Distinction, Double Major in Digital Arts from Concordia University. She has worked with various pioneering studios, such as DNEG, Trojan Horse was a Unicorn, Shadows Interactive, MPC, Animal Logic, and Weta Digital Ltd.

With deep expertise in AR/VR, Jessica is a Global Art Producer at DNEG and a former Strategy & Planning Director, Immersive Creative Director at Trojan Horse was a Unicorn. Her creative vision has allowed her to deliver scalable and innovative solutions to clients and foster connections through captivating storytelling. In her career, she has held various positions such as Art Director, Head of Artist Management, COO/Creative Director, Supervisor, and Producer at notable companies.

Jessica is passionate about delivering the highest standard of work and has a growth-focused mentorship style. She has also been involved in various organizations such as Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH and Spark CG Society.